The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1971

Knock Three Times By Tony Orlando and Dawn

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1971

#1 Hit Song

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

#1 R&B Song

Bridge Over Troubled Water
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1970s

John Foster

Born May 17, 1978
Kandi Burruss

Born May 17, 1976
Eddie Lewis

Born May 17, 1974
Josh Homme

Born May 17, 1973
Hubert Davis

Born May 17, 1970